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Side Effect Initio

Side Effect Initio is a bold, warm, boozy tobacco scent with rum, cinnamon, vanilla, and a smooth woody base. Dark, sweet, and made for nights.

Choose a sizeEDP — Eau de Parfum
৳ 490.00 1ml decant · ৳490 per ml ≈ 5 days of wear
Wear estimate at about 4 sprays a day.
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Scent profile

How it smells, how long it lasts

Best seasonsFall · Winter
Best occasionsDate Night · Evening · Formal · Special Occasion

Notes pyramid

What you smell, and when.

Top notesthe first 10 minutes
Heart notesafter about 20 minutes
Base notesthe dry-down that lasts
Longevity
long lasting
Arovell's fragrance classification.
Projection
strong
Arovell's fragrance classification.
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About Side Effect Initio

Side Effect Initio

Initio Side Effect, launched in 2016 by the French niche house Initio, is a warm and addictive scent built around tobacco, rum, cinnamon, and vanilla.. It has long-lasting performance with strong projection, so a little goes a long way. If you like Tobacco Vanille-style scents with a boozier and spicier character, it is a strong pick. Because it…

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Initio Side Effect, launched in 2016 by the French niche house Initio, is a warm and addictive scent built around tobacco, rum, cinnamon, and vanilla.. It has long-lasting performance with strong projection, so a little goes a long way. If you like Tobacco Vanille-style scents with a boozier and spicier character, it is a strong pick. Because it is rich and intense, sampling first is a good idea if you usually prefer lighter fragrances. The first ten minutes are rum, tobacco, and cinnamon. Around the twenty minute mark saffron and hedione take over and the opening pulls back. The dry down settles into vanilla, sandalwood, tobacco, and leather. Expect around 6 to 9 hours. Projects well and fills a room early on. Best for anyone who wants a dark, sweet, confident fragrance for date nights, evening wear, and special occasions. In Bangladesh that means the cool stretch from November to February. In Dhaka humidity a scent this warm turns heavy fast, so one or two sprays goes further than you think. Boozy and animalic in a way that is either magnetic or too much, with no safe middle reading. It is most often compared to Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille. If it is not the one, Amouage Opus XIV Royal Tobacco, Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition, and Nusuk Ateeq sit in the same territory. Initio Side Effect decants start at ৳490 for the 1ml size and run to ৳10,195 for 30ml, hand poured from a sealed authentic bottle. Want to experience the addictive side of tobacco and vanilla? Get your original Initio Side Effect Decant from Arovell and try it on your own skin.

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01What does Side Effect Initio smell like?

Side Effect Initio is a bold, warm, boozy tobacco scent with rum, cinnamon, vanilla, and a smooth woody base. Dark, sweet, and made for nights.

02How long does Side Effect Initio last?

Arovell currently classifies its longevity as long-lasting. Actual wear time can vary with skin chemistry, spray count, temperature and humidity.

03How strong is the projection of Side Effect Initio?

Arovell currently lists the projection as strong. Projection can still change depending on how much you spray, your skin and the weather.

04When is Side Effect Initio best to wear?

Occasions: Date Night, Evening, Formal, Special Occasion. Best seasons: Fall, Winter.

05Who is Side Effect Initio for?

Arovell currently categorises this fragrance as: For Everyone. Fragrance has no strict gender rules, so use this as a shopping guide rather than a restriction.

06What fragrances are similar to Side Effect Initio?

If you are comparing scent profiles, Arovell currently groups Side Effect Initio with: Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille. Similarity is about overall style rather than an exact one-to-one match.

07What concentration is Side Effect Initio?

This Arovell listing is for EDP — Eau de Parfum.

08What decant size should I start with?

If you have never worn this fragrance, start with the smallest available decant so you can test it across several wears before moving to a larger size.

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